Daddy long legs by jean webster, first edition abebooks. Daddy long legs is a beloved story in the spirit of jane austen, the bronte sisters, and downton abbey. Read daddy long legs online by jean webster at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. With so much happening in her life, judy can scarcely stop writing to daddylonglegs, or wondering who her mysterious benefactor is. A trustee of the john grier orphanage has offered to send judy abbott to college. It follows the protagonist, jerusha judy abbott, as she leaves an orphanage and is sent to college by a benefactor whom she has never seen. Daddys only requirement for providing her the scholarship is that she write him a letter once a month. Daddy long legs features music and lyrics by tony awardnominated composerlyricist, paul gordon jane eyre, and tonywinning librettistdirector, john caird les miserables, and is a ragstoriches tale of newfound love. Mar 17, 2011 joining random houses looking glass library imprint this season is jean websters classic novel daddy long legs, written in 1912 and beloved by generations of girls. Its mostly epistolary, told in the form of letters written by the main character where she talks and jokes about her daily life. She attends a womens college, but the name and location are never identified.
Judys life at college is a whirlwind of friends, classes, parties and a growing friendship with the handsome jervis pendleton. Not to be mistaken for another childrens classic novel with same title, this colorful picture book daddy long legs was written by nadine bruncosme and illustrated by aurelie guillerey. It follows an epistolatory format and traces the story through a series of letters exchanged between the youthful heroine, jerusha and her mysterious benefactor whom she has privately nicknamed daddy long legs based on a brief glimpse she caught of him once. Read daddylonglegs online, free books by jean webster. In college she falls in love with a young man who wants to marry her, but she refuses because she is an orphan. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. On this reading, i found the eugenics discussions in dear enemy a bit distasteful, but again, at the time the book was published, it was a popular theory. Daddy long legs, by webster, jean, and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She notices his height and nicknames him daddy long legs. Daddylonglegs is a delightful short novel written in 1912. The idea of a daddy long legs growing up was very powerful to me especially as someone with 6 brothers and sisters.
Daddy long legs is a 1912 epistolary novel by the american writer jean webster. Daddylonglegs is a 1912 novel by an american writer jean webster, written in the form of letters. Daddy long legs is translated from its french source. One of the great novels of american girlhood, jean websters daddylonglegs 1912 follows the adventures of an orphan named judy abbott, whose letters. Daddy long legs book daddy long legs daddy long leg lady long legs the little book of legs pdf worldclass legs e book combo stocks for the long run. Daddylonglegs was not her first book, but it is the one for which she is mostly remembered. Librivox recording of daddy long legs, by jean webster. Aug 01, 20 a brief character sketch of any characters of daddy long legs. It is based on the 1912 novel of the same name by jean webster. Daddy longlegsjean websterfree downloadpdf epubfreeditorial. Daddylonglegs by jean webster free ebook manybooks.
Free daddy long legs study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Daddy long legs was not her first book, but it is the one for which she is mostly remembered. Daddy longlegs is a 1912 novel by an american writer jean webster. However, he will not write her back or reveal his identity.
Jean webster pseudonym for alice jane chandler webster, 18761916 was an american writer and author of many books including daddy long legs and dear enemy. It follows the protagonist, a young girl named jerusha judy abbott, through her college years. Jerusha abbott grew up in an orphanage but was sent to college by a mysterious benefactor she calls daddy long legs. An orphaned girl named judy abbott and an unknown, unseen benefactor who sends her to college and whom she refers to as daddylonglegs are.
At the end of the story, the identity of daddylonglegs is revealed. When jerusha abbott, an eighteenyearold girl living in an orph. Here is one of the most empowering books of all time, a girls book full of fun and whimsy, yet seriously enriching. The movie is a delight but the only fleshed out characters are judy and her suitors. From the opening page, its clear were in for a quirky ride. Well matty wasnt too sure how far his daddy would go so lets find out exactly how far his daddy would really go. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. The ending becomes obvious to the reader long before judy gets there, but shes so much fun to follow that it doesnt matter. The lively voice that webster gave to her heroine remains appealing after over 100 years. Daddy long legs by nadine bruncosme, aurelie guillerey. At the end of the book, the identity of daddylonglegs is revealed as jervis pendleton, whom she had met and fallen in love with.
She shares a lovehateangergratitude relationship with him. Daddy long legs is a stage musical with a book by john caird, and music and lyrics by paul gordon. Her witty letters to this generous man may bring her closer to knowing his identity than she expects. Basically its along the lines of anne shirley goes to a girls college. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Daddy longlegs by jean webster, 97801431119, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Download jean websters daddy long legs for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. I love the daddy long legs book, but not this particular editione. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Daddy long legs a story about fathers love youtube. Basically, this is a story of jerushas personal and educational growth. Now you can read daddy long legs free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by jean webster. Free daddylonglegs study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Daddy long legs, first edition abebooks passion for books.
A beautiful story of a young girls awakening to adulthood from unwanted orphan to recognised writer thanks to daddy long legs, her nickname for her unnamed benefactor inspired by his slim, spindly figure she glimpsed in shadowy darkness and whom is willing to pay for everything in return for getting a letter from her every so often. In daddy longlegs by jean webster, judy abbott grew up in an orphanage and one day has the most amazing newsa mysterious trustee wishes to send her to college. Aug 02, 2019 how far do you think your daddy would go to keep you safe. Despite the sad and boring life she leads, she is a cheerful and creative person and has a talent for writing. The tale keeps little ones attention and is easy to follow. The only requirements are that she must write to him every month and that she can never know who he is. Read the letters of miss jerusha abbott of daddy long legs by jean webster free of charge on readcentral. One of the great novels of american girlhood, jean websters daddylonglegs follows the adventures of an orphan named judy abbott, whose letters to her anonymous male benefactor trace her development as an independent thinker and writer. Finally, after jerushanow judygraduates, she asks to meet her benefactor. Daddylonglegs by jean webster free ebook project gutenberg. I reread this book several times finally checking it out for the last time when i was about 11. It was published in 1912, followed by a sequel in 1914 called dear. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Because of this, she jokingly calls him daddy long legs. Daddylonglegs is a 1912 epistolary novel by the american writer jean webster. The only form of repayment that judy must offers her mystery benefactor is a letter every month detailing her life and her studies. Daddy long legs is a story of a young girl, jerusha abbott and her letters to her benefactor whom she has never seen.
Anyway asylum awful awfully beautiful begin believe blue brought cant clothes coming daddy dear daddy long legs dont door dreadful dress dropped face farm feel finished four funny getting girls give going happened happy head hear hope hour idea interesting its jerusha abbott john grier home judy julia keep kind least leave letter lippett. Daddy longlegs by jean webster penguin books australia. Jerusha abbott was brought up at an oldfashioned orphanage. Free daddylonglegs worksheets and literature unit for. Daddy long legs is a delightful short novel written in 1912. It was published in 1912, followed by a sequel in 1914 called dear enemy. Well matty wasnt too sure how far his daddy would go so lets. Matthews dad, a lanky chap with dots for eyes, a pink carrot nose and a drainpipe suit, leans, puzzled, over his old green hiccuping car. Daddy long legs by jean webster was first published in 1912. At the end of the book, the identity of daddy long legs is revealed as master jervie, whom she had met and fallen in love with while she was still unaware that he was daddy long legs. She married in 1915 and tragically died in childbirth a year later.
Aug 10, 2017 sallie has two love interests, and i think dear enemy has a more mature tone than daddy long legs, as it explores the course of her coming to terms with who she really loves. Jerusha catches a glimpse of the shadow of her benefactor from the back, and knows he is a tall long legged man. May 21, 20 jerusha has only seen him from the back and knows that he has long legs and so she adoringly calls him daddylonglegs. Her bestknown books feature lively and likeable young. I found this book in our churchs library when i was 9 years old and i fell in love with it at first read. From a distance, jerusha gets a brief glimpse of this mysterious benefactor as he leaves the orphanage. But this book has ridiculous masterpiece type artwork that is totally unrelated to the story. May 15, 2015 daddy long legs is an entertaining story for little ones. Daddy long legs tells the story of a young girl, jerusha abbott, who has been raized in an orphanage. She details her adventures in a series of charming and unaffected letters to her carefully anonymous benefactor, whom she nicknames daddylonglegs.